Verified Performance Tests Updated May 2026 · 34 recorded runs

Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 Times

The Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 34 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Chevrolet Colorado is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed), which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.0 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 14.50 seconds at 93.6 mph, according to Motor Trend.

The slowest tested Chevrolet Colorado is the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Duramex Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed), which took 9.7 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.20 seconds at 78.4 mph, according to Motor Trend.

Out of all the Chevrolet Colorado tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.48 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.71 seconds at 87.79 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.0sec 2023 LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed)

Average 0–60 7.48sec Across 34 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 15.71sec @ 87.8 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.7sec 2018 ZR2 Duramex

Across 34 verified runs, the Chevrolet Colorado ranges from 6.0 to 9.7 seconds 0–60, with a 7.48-second average.

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Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 times by model year

34 tests · 12 years

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Model Year 12

2026

Chevrolet Colorado · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.80 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#24

2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison AEW Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed)

7.6sec 0–60

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15.80s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 86.0 mph
Engine: 2.7L Turbo I-4
Drivetrain: 4WD
Transmission: 8A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 16 H / 16.2 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Pickup
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #24 of 34

2026 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Bison AEW Crew Cab (5'1.7" Bed)

How we verify Chevrolet Colorado performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Chevrolet Colorado trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Chevrolet Colorado 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Chevrolet Colorado performance FAQs

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The quickest Chevrolet Colorado on record is the 2023 Chevrolet Colorado LT Crew Cab (5'2" Bed), which runs 0–60 mph in 6.0 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 14.50 seconds at 93.6 mph.

The slowest recorded Chevrolet Colorado is the 2018 Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 Duramex Crew Cab (5.1 ft. Bed), which takes 9.7 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.20 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 34 verified runs, a Chevrolet Colorado reaches 60 mph in 7.48 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.71 seconds at roughly 87.8 mph.

We have verified test data for 12 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Chevrolet Colorado can do, not a single marketing claim.

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